David Hill known as Mr. DMH is one of a kind and best recognized for promoting a variety of events early on in his career. Born in 1979, Mr. DMH acquired his passion for working in entertainment at the young age of 14 1/2. Surrounded by musical and film influences, he got his start when he began promoting local parties, beginning with an event at the Pennsauken Convention Center in N.J. DMH’s work in promotions would eventually transition over to 21 and older clubs in Philadelphia and other local cities.

After a couple of years of events and experiencing various business deals in entertainment DMH’s life hit a turning point which started his journey in media, music, publishing, production, consulting and asset management. DMH utilized his media platform to enhance various avenues of entertainment business which is giving him a lane of his own.  DMH is a master mind in business structures and marketing strategies. Some associates say he is an Ice Berg of information and ventures that shows a humble philanthropic style of forward thinking.

Lamar Seay, originally from New Jersey, is known for his creativity, his passion for what’s “next” and interviewing some of the music industry’s biggest artists such as Common, 2 Chains, and the list goes on. He has played Chief Editor at True Magazine and RnB Magazine for a few years before moving on to assist in the groundwork for creating a cannabis investment industry media outlet, Cashcroptoday.com. After that venture, he and Dave Hill teamed up once again to create Vyre Network, with a small dedicated team based in North Hollywood, California. A few years later, Vyre has grown into the new “cool table” of streaming, with its audience appreciating the focus on the indie market.

Multi – Award-winning film producer, actor and philanthropist Lyle Howry has over thirty productive years in the entertainment business. Howry is an innovative and dedicated leader focused on finance, studio negotiations, and international film production and distribution. Howry is brilliant when it comes to skillfully traversing the making of a movie, from conception to silver screen. His global hit MMA film franchise “Street” has launched his entrepreneurial business Skinfly Entertainment into international fame and recognition.

Doug Campbell has worked in the television and film business for over 25 years. Doug was the CEO and Founder of Celebrity Promotions International (CPI), Inc.  Born and raised in Silver Spring, MD. Doug moved to Palm Beach, Florida to work in all manner of television production.  After producing commercials for Sony with Steven Tyler, and ESPN commercials with Sugar Ray Leonard, Doug furthered his career by promoting mega boxing events with HBO, Showtime, ESPN, and Fox Sports Net. Doug hasn’t wavered in his dedication to the sporting arena and has become an icon in boxing promotion around the world. After 20 years of working with Sugar Ray Leonard and his promotions company, Doug added the show “The Contender”, produced by Mark Burnett Productions and DreamWorks Television to his long list of accomplishments, signing multi-million dollar sponsorship deals. Then moving to Los Angeles to work with Movie Studio’s for Superior Digital Displays Billboard Company in-charge of filling the inventory in Time Square, NY Doug was discovered by the Hollywood Film Festival. While running the HFF, Doug worked with Major Studios like Paramount, Fox and The Raleigh Studio at the same time bringing in Major Sponsors and taking care of everyday operations. Doug also is the Co-Founder of “FightGame” and has been putting on Mega eSport Shows all over the US starting with The Worlds Famous Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood Fl.

US / Spanish / International Grand Prizes

Grand Prizes recognizes a film, episodic series, and documentary in its category as the best from the film community this year. All winners will receive global distribution and full marketing & public relations budgets to take their amazing work to the next level. Awards will be given for the following categories; Comedy, Thriller, Drama, Horror, Action & Adventure

 

Best Director Prizes  

Recognizes Directors for their talent in putting an idea on the screen for the world to see from the opinions of the film community this year. All winners will receive an agreement to direct Vyre Originals.

 

The Redd Foxx Comedy Award  

Recognize a comedian for their talent on stage giving the world laughter in various charismatic ways from the opinions of the film community this year. The winner will be awarded an agreement for a comedy special or star in an episodic series as a Vyre Original

 

The Social Awareness Award  

Recognize the creativity to bring awareness to a social issue through film from the opinions of the film community this year. The winner will be awarded an production agreement to push their creativity and continue their mission

 

The ThinkWatts HQ Young Creators Award  

Recognize the talent and creativity that the next generation of filmmakers will be bringing to the world from the opinions of the film community this year. The winner will be awarded camera equipment, a scholarship to film school and to have Vyre Networks resource be a base for their future creativity.

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